We came here for a free family event, which was a small music festival for very young kids. They…read morehad live music, animals for a petting zoo, an ice cream sundae station, a musical petting zoo (trying out instruments), food trucks, bubble machines, and more. The event itself was great, and it also happened to be our first visit to this park. I didn't even know it existed. It is a beautiful park, right along the scenic river and also surrounded by trees - I'm sure the fall foliage is pretty incredible here. There are plenty of picnic tables around and it seems like such a relaxing spot to spend a nice day out with your family. I would definitely go back.

Went last night and it was a total disappointment. There was No Show, there is no path to follow,…read moreno starting point. You just walk around what looks like carnival lights. Don't waste your time.

From the owner: Our team of skilled artisans create hand-crafted life-like illuminated masterpieces with silk and…read moresteel to deliver an awe-inspiring light show experience for all ages. We are thrilled to bring the magic of illumination and fantasy to incredible locations around the world. Our larger-than-life lantern festivals bring together ancient craftsmanship, creative storytelling and relevant local references in unique locations that dazzle the senses and bring the night to life!

We had an event here and loved the upstairs room with fantastic views of Hartford and sunsets. With…read morelive music playing downstairs the vibes were strong. We tried several wines. I think the white wines are stronger (and they typically are in CT) and enjoyed the Riesling. We did catering so we had some food too but you're here to chill and enjoy. Oh and we got to see a gorgeous aurora. Mission accomplished.

Rude service! Woman working there tonight was miserable! We were rushed out of our event 1 hour…read morebefore closing time!!! Terrible! Used to be my favorite winery. Don't bother going there and definitely don't have a party there. Staff seemed annoyed and bothered the entire time!

Never had Meade before and I'm kicking myself now. I'm not a fan of "hoppy" drinks, BUT the hoppy…read moreMeade I will drink and actually got me to venture down other "hoppy" lanes, like beer. Especially for someone who likes cider and wine, the Meade has a nice, refreshing flavor. The different flavor nodes of the honey make it sweeter and not bitter (personal preference). Awesome sit in areas with TONS of games for socialization with friends. In this order are my favorites!! Wally, Whip, Lemon, Bouchot, Ginga, Cherry, Hoppy, Pecan

Bergen House is a craft meadery that opened in Middletown, Connecticut in September 2020. It was…read morefounded by army veteran Talon Bergen. He first began experimenting with homebrewing when his brother-in-law gifted him a Mr. Beer kit. The first batch of Bergen's homebrew was awful, but the kit came with an interesting book that he read over and over again. He soon became fascinated with the science behind brewing and fermentation. Later on, a friend gifted him a bottle of homemade mead. Bergen's wife Emilie liked it much more than any beer she ever tried, so he decided to try his hand at crafting mead. Mead is a fermented beverage made from a mixture of honey, water and yeast. It is the oldest fermented beverage known to man (predating beer, wine and cider). Like his first batch of beer, Bergen's first batch of mead was also awful. After several months, Bergen finally began making mead that was drinkable. The Bergens later had an idea to open their own brewery. After seeing how many breweries that Connecticut already had, they instead decided to open a meadery. The Bergens found a space in Middletown's old trolley barn building to house their meadery and taproom. Although not the state's only meadery, Bergen House is the only one to have its own taproom for on-site consumption. I recently visited Bergen House for the first time after going for a long bike ride on the nearby Air Line State Park Trail. I was greeted by Emilie Bergen who was very friendly and talked to me about the different meads. There were eight different meads on tap during my visit. Each one has different spices and fruits added for flavoring. I ordered a sampler flight which featured "Crime Scene" (Rye Bourbon Barrel-Aged Sweet & Sour Cherry Mead), "Local Buzz" (Dry Mead made with local honey from Hilltop Apiaries), "Wally" (Off-Dry Mead made with wildflower honey, green tea and Citra hops), and "Grapefruit Meads Business" (Wildflower Mead flavored with rosemary, grapefruit & ginger). The latter two were my favorites! Emilie also gave me a small sample of "Bochet": a traditional French Mead made with wildflower honey caramelized before fermentation. I ended up taking home a growlito of "Wally", which tasted a lot like a honey-infused New England IPA. I had a great experience at Bergen House and I look forward to returning!

Great selection of wines and ciders! Some of the best CT wine I've had! The cabernet had great…read moreflavor was aged perfectly.

I've enjoyed coming here for years, but sadly, the appeal has started to fade. What hasn't changed…read moreis the beautiful scenery. There's plenty of seating--both out in the field and on the higher deck overlooking the wide fields bordered by thick woods. They often have live music, which for me is the saving grace. I've tried the wine, but we usually go for the sangria. Unfortunately, the cost for even half a plastic carafe feels very expensive, and I'm just not a fan of using plastic glasses. In my opinion, the place has gone downhill over time, and that's disappointing to see.